Valve and reservoir(s) for pressurized fluid

ABSTRACT

A valve for pressurized fluid including a body housing a fluid circuit having an upstream end configured to be placed in communication with a reserve of pressurized fluid and a downstream end configured to be placed in communication with a user of fluid, the circuit including a collection of valve shutter(s) having at least one shutoff valve shutter allowing the circuit to be closed or opened, the valve having a member for manually controlling the collection of valve shutter(s), the control member being mounted thereby allowing the body to move between a rest position in which the collection of valve shutter(s) is in a position in which the circuit is closed and an active position in which the control member actuates the collection of valve shutter(s) into a position in which the circuit is open with a first bore section.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a 371 of International PCT ApplicationPCT/FR2018/052003, filed Aug. 2, 2018, which claims priority to FrenchPatent Application Nos. 1701024 and 1701025, both filed Oct. 5, 2017,the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND

The invention relates to a valve and to a reservoir or collection ofreservoirs for pressurized fluid.

The invention relates more particularly to a valve for pressurized fluidcomprising a body housing a fluid circuit having an upstream endintended to be placed in communication with a reserve of pressurizedfluid and a downstream end intended to be placed in communication with auser of fluid, the circuit comprising a collection of valve shutter(s)comprising at least one shutoff valve shutter allowing the circuit (3)to be closed or opened, the valve comprising a member for manuallycontrolling the collection of valve shutter(s), the control member beingmounted with the ability to move on the body between a rest position inwhich the collection of valve shutter(s) is in a position in which thecircuit is closed and an active position in which the control memberactuates the collection of valve shutter(s) into a position in which thecircuit is open with a first bore section, the valve comprising amechanism for locking the control member in its rest position, thelocking mechanism comprising a manual actuator mounted with the abilityto move on the body between a locked first position that locks thecontrol member to prevent it from moving from its rest position towardits active position, and a second position in which the control memberis unlocked allowing it to move from its rest position toward its activeposition.

For safety reasons, it is known practice to provide a mechanism forlocking the control member for manually controlling the opening of anisolation valve shutter of a valve for (a) pressurized gas cylinder(s)(see for example FR2793297A1).

One problem with the valves of this type, notably lever valves or valveswith a rotary control member of the “quarter-turn” type is the risk ofthe valve shutter opening too suddenly. This may actually generate asignificant pressure surge on the downstream equipment connectedthereto. This sudden rise in pressure may also occur with valvesoperated by a handwheel when the operator turns the hand wheel tooquickly.

This pressure spike may damage a pressure regulator situated downstreamsimply through the effect that the pressure has on the regulatingmechanism (mechanical damage, leaks from the regulator, loss ofcalibration of the regulating characteristics, etc.). In instances inwhich the gas is a fuel oxidizer (oxygen), adiabatic compression (sharpincrease in temperature) may arise and cause the non-metallic elementsof the regulator (seal, seat made of plastic) to ignite.

One known solution consists of providing for gradual opening of thevalve via a mechanism of two concentric valve shutters actuatedsequentially by the lever, see EP3062005A1.

These solutions provide only an imperfect answer to this problem.

SUMMARY

One object of the present invention is to alleviate all or some of theabove-mentioned drawbacks of the prior art.

To this end, the valve according to the invention, in other respects inaccordance with the generic definition thereof given in the abovepreamble, is essentially characterized in that, in its unlocked secondposition, the actuator actuates the collection of valve shutter(s) intoa position in which the circuit is open to a second bore section.

The valve allows the users to open a gas cylinder or a collection (rack)of gas cylinders at high pressure (for example between 150 and 300 baror more) progressively, reducing the rate at which any equipmentpositioned downstream of the valve becomes pressurized.

The valve also affords safety against unwanted opening of the valve.

Furthermore, embodiments of the invention may comprise one or more ofthe following features:

the second bore section is smaller than the first bore section,

the actuator comprises at least one of the following: a leverarticulated to the body, a push-button to be moved in translation, arotary actuator such as a handwheel or a knob,

the control member comprises at least one of the following: a leverarticulated to the body, a push-button to be moved in translation, arotary actuator such as a handwheel or a knob,

the movement of the control member from its rest position toward itsactive position describes a movement of a different nature or in adistinct direction, notably in an opposite direction, compared with themovement of the actuator moving from its locked first position towardits unlocked second position,

the valve comprises a return member returning the actuator toward itslocked first position,

the valve comprises a retaining mechanism providing stable retention ofthe control member at least in its active position,

the valve comprises a coupling mechanism that couples the movement ofthe control member and of the actuator when the control member is movedfrom its active position toward its rest position and/or from its restposition toward its active position, the coupling mechanismautomatically moving the actuator when the control member is moved,

the collection of valve shutter(s) comprises two distinct shut-off valveshutters able to move with respect to respective seats and in the openposition respectively defining the two distinct bore sections, the twovalve shutters being controlled by the control member and by theactuator, respectively,

the two distinct shut-off valve shutters are arranged in series in theone same line of the circuit,

the two shutoff valve shutters are controlled by at least one mobilepushrod controlled by the control member and by the actuator,

movement of the actuator from its locked first position toward itsunlocked second position moves the pushrod over a first travel thatactuates the opening of a first valve shutter(s) into an open positionwith the second bore section for the circuit, the subsequent movement ofthe control member from its rest position toward its active positionmoving the pushrod over a second travel actuating the opening of thesecond valve shutter into a position in which the circuit is open withthe first bore section,

the mechanism for locking the control member in its rest positioncomprises a mobile mechanical stop,

the control member is a lever articulated to the body,

the locking mechanism that locks the control member in its rest positionacts on a cam attached to the lever,

the locking mechanism that locks the control member in its rest positioncomprises a mechanical stop between a profile of the cam of the controlmember and a mobile member of a mechanism transmitting movement betweenthe cam and the collection of valve shutter(s),

the actuator is a lever articulated to the body,

the two levers are articulated to the body and each comprise arespective cam having a respective cam profile and collaborating with atleast one mobile pushrod for control of the collection of shutoff valveshutter(s),

the coupling mechanism that couples the movement of the control memberand of the actuator is incorporated into the cams of the levers,

the coupling mechanism that couples the movement of the control memberand of the actuator comprises a rod attached to at least one cam and atleast one groove formed in the other cam and that accommodates andguides the rod,

actuation of the collection of valve shutter(s) by the actuator into theposition in which the circuit is open to the second bore section isachieved via a device for transmitting force between the actuator andthe collection of valve shutter(s), it being possible for at least partof this force transmission device to form part of the locking mechanism,

actuation of the collection of valve shutter(s) by the control member isachieved via a device for transmitting force between the control memberand the collection of valve shutter(s), it being possible for a part ofthis force transmission device to form part of the locking mechanism,

the configuration of the collection of valve shutters in the position inwhich the circuit is open to the second bore section is achieved whenthe control member is in its rest position and at the same time theactuator is moved into its unlocked second position,

the ratio between the second bore section and the first bore section iscomprised between 1/50 and ½ or between 1/100 and 1/20, and preferablybetween 1/10 and ⅕ or between 1/80 and 1/30,

the actuator and the control member are adjacent or concentric orsituated at a distance, notably on distinct or opposite faces of thebody,

the shutoff valve or valves comprise at least one of the following: avalve shutter capable of translational movement relative to a respectiveseat and urged toward the seat by return member, a valve shutterincorporating a calibrated orifice allowing a predetermined flow rate topass in the closed position corresponding to the first bore section ofthe circuit and allowing a second flow rate of gas in the open positioncorresponding to the first bore section of the circuit, a ball urgedonto a seat by return member,

the locking mechanism that locks the control member in its rest positionmay be of the mechanical and/or magnetic and/or pneumatic and/orelectromechanical and/or hydraulic type,

the locking mechanism that ocks the control member is situated at eas inpart at one of the cams of the levers,

the locking mechanism that locks the control member in its rest positioncomprises a rod attached to at least one cam and at least one grooveformed in the other cam and that accommodates and guides the rod.

The invention also relates to a reservoir or collection of reservoirsfor pressurized fluid, notably pressurized gas, comprising a valveaccording to any one of the features above or below.

The invention may also relate to any alternative device or methodcomprising any combination of the features above or below.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a further understanding of the nature and objects for the presentinvention, reference should be made to the following detaileddescription, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, inwhich like elements are given the same or analogous reference numbersand wherein:

FIG. 1 is a schematic and partial view in cross section illustrating thestructure and operation of a first possible embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 2 is a schematic and partial view in cross section illustrating thestructure and operation of a second possible embodiment of theinvention,

FIG. 3 is a schematic and partial view in cross section illustrating thestructure and operation of a third possible embodiment of the inventionin a distinct configuration of use,

FIG. 4 is a schematic and partial view in cross section illustrating thestructure and operation of a third possible embodiment of the inventionin a distinct configuration of use,

FIG. 5 is a schematic and partial view in cross section illustrating thestructure and operation of a fourth possible embodiment of theinvention,

FIG. 6 is a schematic and partial view illustrating one example of theprinciple of operation of the invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic and partial view in cross section illustrating thestructure and operation of a fifth possible embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 8 is a schematic and partial side view illustrating a detail of thestructure of a valve in a sixth possible embodiment of the invention,and in a first configuration of use,

FIG. 9 depicts an enlarged view in cross section of a detail of FIG. 8,

FIG. 10 depicts a view similar to that of FIG. 8, illustrating a detailof the structure of FIG. 8 in a second configuration of use,

FIG. 11 depicts a view similar to that of FIG. 10, partially showinghidden detail,

FIG. 12 depicts a view similarto that of FIG. 8, in a thirdconfiguration of use.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The valve 1 illustrated in the figures comprises in the conventional waya body 2 housing a fluid circuit 3 having an upstream end 4 intended tobe placed in communication with a reserve of pressurized fluid and adownstream end 5 intended to be placed in communication with a user offluid.

The upstream end 4 may be connected to a pressurized gas cylinder 11(see FIG. 5) or to circuitry connected to a pressurized-gas cylinder orseveral cylinders (rack of cylinders for example). For this purpose, thecorresponding end of the body 2 of the valve 1 may be threaded.

The downstream end 5 opens for example onto an outlet connector forexample.

The circuit 3 comprises a collection of valve shutter(s) comprising atleast one shutoff valve shutter 6 allowing the circuit 3 to be closed oropened (isolation valve).

The valve 1 comprises a control member 8 for manual control of thecollection of valve shutter(s) 6. In this example, the control member 8is a lever mounted on the valve 1 with the ability to move. The controllever 8 is able to move between a rest position (FIG. 1) in which thecollection of valve shutter(s) 6 remains closed (for example via areturn member such as a spring) which corresponds to the circuit 3 beingclosed, and an active position in which the control member 8 actuatesthe collection of valve shutter(s) 6 into a position in which thecircuit 3 is open with a first bore section S1 (notably fully open). Forexample, in its active position, the free end of the lever 8 is raised(moved away from the body 2 of the valve 1).

The valve 1 further comprises a locking mechanism locking the controlmember 8 in its rest position.

The locking mechanism comprises a manual actuator 9 mounted with theability to move on the body 2 between a locked first position that locksthe control member 8 to prevent it from moving from its rest positiontoward its active position, and an second position in which the controlmember 8 is unlocked allowing it to move from its rest position towardits active position.

What that means to say is that the manual actuator 9 has to be actuatedby the user beforehand if he wishes to move the control lever 8 in orderto open the circuit 3.

According to one advantageous feature, when the actuator 9 is in itsunlocked second position, the actuator 9 places the collection of valveshutter(s) 6 in a position in which the circuits 3 is open to a secondbore section S2 (partially open). See, for example, the reference 109 inFIGS. 2 to 4 which schematically symbolizes a mechanical and/orpneumatic and/or hydraulic and/or magnetic actuator.

As a preference, the second bore section S2 is smaller than the firstbore section S1 (the corresponding withdrawal flow rates are thusdistinct). For example, the ratio S2/S1 between the second bore sectionS2 and the first bore section S1 may be comprised between 1 /50 and ½,and preferably between 1/10 and ⅕. Thus, in order to be able to fullyopen the circuit 3 of the valve 1 using the lever 8, the user needsbeforehand to actuate the distinct actuator 9 which unlocks the controllever 8 and partially opens the circuit.

See for example the schematic depiction of FIGS. 3 and 4: a pressure Pon the actuator 9 allows the lever 8 to be unlocked.

This configuration affords a dual safety feature: 1) the need forunlocking, limiting unwanted openings, 2) the unlocking partially opensthe circuit 3 thereby starting the process of progressive opening andalerting the user to the presence of gas at the outlet.

This makes it possible to reduce the pressure spike downstream byslowing the rate of pressurization of the downstream chamber of the gascircuit connected to the outlet 5 of the valve 1.

FIG. 6 schematically illustrates the operation of the valve 1. If theactuator 9 is not activated (N) the circuit is closed (F). If theactuator 9 is actuated (O), the circuit 3 is open to a degree of openingS2, which then allows the lever 8 to be actuated. Actuation of thecontrol lever 8 (O) allows the circuit to be fully opened (S1).Otherwise (N) the valve 1 returns to its closed or open positiondepending on the position of the actuator 9.

As a preference, the direction of actuation of the actuator 9 is theopposite (for example translation/push toward the body 2) of thedirection of actuation of the control lever 8 (control lever 8 pulled upaway from the body).

Thus, the movement of the control lever 8 from its rest position towardits active position preferably describes a movement of a differentnature (or in a distinct direction, notably in an opposite direction)compared with the movement of the actuator 9 moving from its lockedfirst position toward its unlocked second position. Of course, thedirection of actuation or of movement of the actuator 9 (first controlmember 9) from its locked position toward its unlocked position may beidentical or similar to the direction of actuation or of movement of thecontrol lever 8 from its rest position toward its active position. Forexample, in order to lift the lever 8 (to move it away from the body) itis necessary beforehand to lift the actuator 9 (move it away from thebody) likewise by a determined distance, for example a few centimeters.These two movements (lever 8 and actuator 9) may be parallel. The axesof rotation of the lever 8 and of the actuator 9 may notably beparallel.

Likewise, the return of the actuator 9 to its locked position and thereturn of the lever 8 its closed position may describe movements thatare identical or identical directions (for example toward the body inthis example).

Of course, the lever 8 and the actuator 9 may as an alternative havedistinct movements (movements that are not parallel and/or that aredifferent in nature rotation/translation etc.).

Thus, the movements of the lever 8 and of the actuator 9 may berotations in the same direction or in opposite directions.

For example, when the actuator 9 has to be pulled in order to pass fromits locked position to its unlocked position, in its first lockedposition the actuator 9 may have an end for grasping that lies along orfacing the front face of the body 2 of the valve 1 (for example at adistance of between zero and 4 to 5 cm, and notably of between 1 and 3cm). In the unlocked position, this end may be separated by 1 to 6 cm(or more from the front face of the body 2 of the valve 1), for exampleseparated by 3 to 5 cm from the front face of the body of the valve 1.Conversely, in the case of an actuator 9 needs to be pushed (toward thebody 2 of the valve), the locked position may be separated by 1 to 6 cmfrom the body of the valve, and the unlocked position may be separatedfrom the body 2 by zero to 3 cm.

In its locked position and/or in its unlocked position, the actuator 9(or at least a portion for grasping thereof) may have the sameseparation with respect to the body 2 of the valve as the control member8 (or a portion for grasping thereof) which is in its rest position.

As a preference also, the actuator 9 is monostable, which means to saythat the user has to maintain the force thereon in order to keep thetravel active, otherwise it returns automatically to its locked firstposition (circuit 3 closed).

In order to do that, the valve 1 may comprise a return member 12returning the actuator 9 toward its locked first position (notably aspring). Alternatively, the return member returning the actuator 9toward its locked first position may comprise or consist of the pressureof the fluid in the circuit. What that means to say is that the servicepressure of the gas in the circuit may apply to the actuator 9 a forcewhich tends to return it to its first position.

The two degrees of opening S1, S2 of the circuit 3 may be achieved by asingle valve shutter 6 having two respective open positions. However, asa preference, the two degrees of opening (S1, S2) are achieved via twodistinct valve shutters 6, 7 (see FIG. 2 or 7).

As a preference, the control lever 8 has a travel which is bistable.What that means to say is that the rest and active positions are stable.For example, a hard-point stop mechanism (cam profile 14 of the lever 8)provides these stable positions. The user may release the control lever8 in the active position with out this release causing the circuit 3 toclose.

As a preference, the closing of the circuit 3 (from a wide-open positionS1) is achieved in a single gesture. As a preference, the control lever8 and the actuator 9 are moved together into the initial position(circuit closed) via a coupling mechanism that couples the movement ofthe control member 8 and of the actuator 9. For example, this couplingmechanism automatically urges the actuator 9 toward its first positionwhen the control member 8 is moved from its active position toward itsrest position.

As a preference, the two control members 8, 9 can be manipulated with asingle hand (in the direction of opening and/or in the direction ofclosing of the circuit).

As illustrated in FIG. 5, the control member 8 and the actuator 9 may betwo push-buttons and/or rotary buttons, for example concentric. Theactuator 9 and the control member 8 may however be any other type ofmember (lever, button, rotary selector, etc.) that are adjacent orconcentric or situated at a distance, notably on distinct or oppositefaces of the body 2 of the valve 1.

In the examples of FIGS. 7 to 12, the control member 8 and the actuator9 are two levers 8, 9 that are adjacent and articulated to the body 2.

As illustrated in FIG. 7, the valve 1 may comprise two distinct shutoffvalve shutters 6, 7 able to move with respect to respective seats andrespectively defining, according to their sequence of opening (one, 6,of them open and then both, 6, 7 open), the two distinct wall sectionsS2, S1).

As illustrated, the two distinct shutoff valve shutters 6, 7 may bearranged in series in the circuit 3. This first valve shutter 6 is forexample able to move in translation with respect to a seat and forcedtoward the seat. In the closed position, the first valve shutter 6 maysealingly close the circuit.

In the closed position, the second valve shutter 7 non-sealingly closesthe circuit 3. What that means to say is that the second valve shutter 7has a calibrated orifice defining the second bore section S2 of thecircuit 3.

The second valve shutter 7 comprises for example a ball 7 pushed towarda seat by a spring 17. For example, the ball 7 bears non-sealinglyagainst a seat (for example a bushing) with a predetermined spacing(bore section S2).

The passage (second bore section S2) between the ball 7 and the seat(bushing) can be obtained by impairing the line of sealing between theball and its seat by broaching, or by a stroke with a saw or anothertool on the ball or on its seat. The ball 7 can be not perfectlycylindrical (faceted ball, porous ball, or ball of any other shape thatallows the gas to pass at a limited flow rate).

Another alternative solution is to place a calibrated orifice inparallel with this second valve shutter 7 in order to provide thelimited passage of gas. Alternatively, this calibrated orifice may passthrough the body of the valve shutter 7.

Thus, when the actuator lever 9 is actuated (for example by pushing ittoward the body or respectively by pulling it away from the body), a cam15 of this lever 9 moves the first valve shutter 6 via a movementtransmission mechanism 109. The movement transmission mechanism 109 maynotably comprise one or more pushrods 13, 18 in series (or in parallel),an elastic member 12 (notably a spring to compensate for lash and/or tomaintain contact in a drivetrain transmitting movement between the cam15 and the valve shutter 6). Any other movement transmission mechanismmay be envisioned. Reference may be made for example to documentFR2828922A1.

Actuation of the actuator lever 9 moves the movement transmissionmechanism by a first travel which in its turn moves the first valveshutter 6 which opens the circuit 3 at the first valve shutter 6. Thegas which is permitted to pass through the calibrated orifice of thesecond valve shutter 7 can thus escape toward the second end 5 of thecircuit 3. The gas coming from the first end 4 of the circuit 3effectively passes between the ball 7 and the bushing 19 and thenbetween the body 2 and the valve shutter 6 and can leave the valve 1.

The system of locking of the control lever 8 can be located at the cam14 thereof.

For example, the profile of the cam 14 of the control lever 8 maycomprise a shape 20 which comes into abutment with a complementary shapebelonging to the movement transmission mechanism (and notably the end ofa pushrod 18, see FIG. 9). In the raised position (actuator 9 in thelocked position, see FIG. 7, 8 or 9), the movement transmissionmechanism (and notably the end of a pushrod 18) forms a mechanical stoppreventing the control lever 8 from rotating.

In the lowered position (actuator 9 in the unlocked position, see FIG.10 or 11), the movement transmission mechanism (and notably the end of apushrod 18) is retracted and no longer forms a mechanical stoppreventing the control lever 8 from rotating.

At the end of this first travel, the control lever 8 is thus unlockedand a reduced flow rate of gas is released.

This first travel thus allows the pushrod 18 to be positioned beyond anangle of abutment at the profile 20 of the cam 14.

The control lever 8 can then be pivoted in its turn (for example inorder to move away from the body) in order to move the mechanism 18, 13a little further (second travel) see FIG. 12. This second travel allowsthe second valve shutter 7 (ball) to be moved off its seat (via the endof the first valve shutter 6).

In this configuration, the circuit 3 is open more extensively (fully,first bore section S1). This allows the gas a higher flow rate and amore rapid rise in pressure downstream of the valve shutters.

As illustrated in the example of FIG. 12, when the control lever 8 islifted up (active position) the actuating lever 9 may (or possibly must)be likewise lifted up. Of course, as an alternative, the actuating lever9 could remain in the lowered position (close to the body when thecontrol lever 8 is lifted up into the active position).

In this way, the two valve shutters 6, 7 can be controlled by the onesame movement transmission mechanism and notably at least one samemobile pushrod 18, 13.

This movement transmission mechanism may effect a translational movementby two different travels, the one a short travel allowing a limited flowrate (second bore section S2), and the other a long travel allowing thefull flow rate (first bore section S1).

Of course, the invention is not restricted to the example of the figuresdescribed hereinabove. The lever mechanisms 8, 9 may be replaced byrotary handwheels or other mechanisms. For example, the cam or cams 14,15 could be actuated by rotary handwheels.

The two travels of the movement transmission mechanism may be controlledby cams having axles of rotation 21, 19 of the levers 8, 9 that areidentical (coincident) or distinct.

As a preference, the full (re-)closure of the two valve shutters 6, 7may be brought about in a single gesture which allows the two valveshutters 6, 7 to be neutralized in the one same manual action.

For example, a mechanism for coupling the movement of the control member8 and of the actuator 9 can be incorporated into the cams 14, 15 of thelevers.

For example, a rod 21 attached to at least one cam 28 may be housed inat least one groove 100 formed in the other cam 15 and accommodating andguiding the rod 21.

Thus, the movement of the control lever 8 toward its rest position alsocauses the return of the actuating lever 9 toward its locked position.

Conversely, when the actuating lever 9 has been positioned in itsunlocked second position, the movement of the control lever 8 toward itsactive (for example raised) position may also cause the actuating lever9 to move (to be lifted up for example).

Of course, the invention is not restricted to the examples hereinabove.For example, the locking mechanism could be incorporated into the cams14, 15 via a system of rods 21 and grooves of the same type as that ofthe coupling mechanism. Likewise, this locking mechanism for the controlmember 8 could be located elsewhere on the valve. In addition, thislocking mechanism could be of the magnetic and/or pneumatic and/orelectromechanical and/or hydraulic type.

It will therefore be appreciated that, while being simple andinexpensive in structure, the invention offers numerous advantages.

This valve structure also offers the user other functionalities. Thus,brief actuation of the actuator 9 alone allows the user to generate ajet of gas that is sufficient and controlled for purging/cleaning thedownstream part of the circuit 3 and notably the outlet connector. Thisis notably a measure recommended by valve manufacturers.

It will be understood that many additional changes in the details,materials, steps and arrangement of parts, which have been hereindescribed in order to explain the nature of the invention, may be madeby those skilled in the art within the principle and scope of theinvention as expressed in the appended claims. Thus, the presentinvention is not intended to be limited to the specific embodiments inthe examples given above.

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 17. A valve for pressurized fluid comprising a bodyhousing a fluid circuit having an upstream end configured to be placedin communication with a reserve of pressurized fluid and a downstreamend configured to be placed in communication with a user of fluid, thecircuit comprising a collection of valve shutter(s) comprising at leastone shutoff valve shutter allowing the circuit to be closed or opened,the valve comprising a member for manually controlling the collection ofvalve shutter(s), the control member being mounted thereby allowing thebody to move between a rest position in which the collection of valveshutter(s) is in a position in which the circuit is closed and an activeposition in which the control member actuates the collection of valveshutter(s) into a position in which the circuit is open with a firstbore section, the valve comprising a mechanism for locking the controlmember in the rest position, the locking mechanism comprising a manualactuator mounted with the ability to move on the body between a lockedfirst position that locks the control member to prevent movement fromthe rest position toward the active position, and a second position inwhich the control member is unlocked allowing movement from the restposition toward the active position, in the unlocked second position,the actuator placing the collection of valve shutter(s) in a position inwhich the circuit is open to a second bore section, wherein thecollection of valve shutter(s) comprises two distinct shut-off valveshutters able to move with respect to respective seats and in the openposition respectively defining the two distinct bore sections, the twovalve shutters being controlled by the control member and by theactuator, respectively, and in that the two distinct shut-off valveshutters are arranged in series in the one same line of the circuit andin that the two shutoff valve shutters are controlled by at least onemobile pushrod controlled by the control member and by the actuator andin that the movement of the actuator from the locked first positiontoward the unlocked second position moves the pushrod over a firsttravel that actuates the opening of a first valve shutter(s) into anopen position with the second bore section for the circuit, and in thatthe subsequent movement of the control member from the rest positiontoward the active position moves the pushrod over a second travelactuating the opening of the second valve shutter into a position inwhich the circuit is open with the first bore section.
 18. The valve asclaimed in claim 17, wherein the second bore section is smaller than thefirst bore section.
 19. The valve as claimed in claim 17, wherein theactuator comprises at least one of the following: a lever articulated tothe body, a push-button to be moved in translation, a rotary actuatorsuch as a handwheel or a knob.
 20. The valve as claimed in claim 17,wherein the control member comprises at least one of the following: alever articulated to the body, a push-button to be moved in translation,a rotary actuator such as a handwheel or a knob.
 21. The valve asclaimed in claim 17, wherein the movement of the control member from therest position toward the active position describes a movement of thesame nature as the movement of the actuator moving from the locked firstposition toward the unlocked second position.
 22. The valve as claimedin claim 17, wherein the movement of the control member from the restposition toward the active position describes a movement of a differentnature or in a distinct direction compared with the movement of theactuator moving from the locked first position toward the unlockedsecond position.
 23. The valve as claimed in claim 17, furthercomprising a return member returning the actuator toward the lockedfirst position.
 24. The valve as claimed in claim 17, further comprisinga retaining mechanism providing stable retention of the control memberat least in the active position.
 25. The valve as claimed in claim 17,further comprising a coupling mechanism that couples the movement of thecontrol member and of the actuator when the control member is moved fromthe active position toward the rest position and/or from the restposition toward the active position, the coupling mechanismautomatically moving the actuator when the control member is moved. 26.The valve as claimed in claim 17, wherein the locking mechanism forlocking the control member in the rest position comprises a mobilemechanical stop.
 27. The valve as claimed in claim 17, wherein thecontrol member is a lever articulated to the body.
 28. The valve asclaimed in claim 27, wherein the locking mechanism for locking thecontrol member in the rest position acts on a cam attached to the lever.29. The valve as claimed in claim 28, wherein the locking mechanism thatlocks the control member in the rest position comprises a mechanicalstop between a profile of the cam of the control member and a mobilemember of a mechanism transmitting movement between the cam and thecollection of valve shutter(s).
 30. The valve as claimed in claim 17,wherein the actuator is a lever articulated to the body.
 31. A reservoiror collection of reservoirs for pressurized fluid, comprising a valve asclaimed in claim 17.